Food Concept Group Leader
Description
Position Title
Food Concept Group Leader
Compensation
$19.24 - $19.24
Department
Ball State University Dining_H
Start Date
08/07/2026
About this opportunity
Ball State University Dining has an opportunity for a Group Lead position. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefit package that includes medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, University-funded retirement, tuition discounts, and more! The ideal candidate will possess great customer service skills with a willingness to learn. This is a full-time, on-campus opportunity.
Hours: (Two week)
Sunday: Off
Monday: 1:30p-10p
Tuesday: 1:30p-10p
Wednesday: 1:30p-10p
Thursday: 1:30p-10p
Friday: 12:30-9p
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Off
Monday: 1:30p-10p
Tuesday: 1:30p-10p
Wednesday: 1:30p-10p
Thursday: 1:30p-10p
Friday: 12:30-9p
Saturday: Off
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
What you'll do and what you'll bring
Position Function: Under the direction of the Unit Manager, lead, direct, and assist employees in achieving excellence in customer satisfaction, food quality, service of food, employee efficiency and productivity, compliance with safety and sanitation standards, HACCP standards, Indiana Food Service Code regulations, and rules, policies and procedures of Ball State University. Additional functions include but are not limited to record keeping, physical inventory, subordinate training, communication, executing promotions and advertisements, complying with branded concept license and franchise agreements and standards of operations, executing detailed plans and arrangements, contributing to menu, recipe, and concept development, and participating in preparation and serving of food or cashiering.'
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Perform food preparation, service, and cashiering duties when assigned.
Requires the physical ability to walk, push, pull, climb, crouch, reach, stoop, feel, finger, stand for an extended period of time, possess dexterity and strength in the hands, arms, and shoulders, and exert up to 35 pounds of force unassisted. Task requires visual ability to read stem thermometer, menu and computer records, distinguish color, perceive depth, etc. Task requires ability to use all beverage machines, toaster, ice cream machines, ice dispenser, salad bar, food warmer, glassware and
china dispenser, serving utensils, rubber, plastic and latex gloves, and all other food service equipment. Employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions, noise, extreme heat, etc. Task requires mental ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, to receive, comprehend,
follow, and provide oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
2. Lead, direct, and assist employees in the correct and timely procedures in
meeting license/franchise and department standards in relation to the preparation and service of all menu items including but not limited to recipe preparation, food presentation, quality control, customer service and sanitation and safety as defined by BSU manuals, handbooks, HACCP standards, Indiana Food Code, NRA ServSafe, and other industry standards.
Requires the physical ability to walk, push, pull, climb, crouch, reach, stoop, feel, finger, stand for an extended period of time, possess dexterity and strength in the hands, arms, and shoulders, and exert up to 35 pounds of force unassisted. Task requires visual ability to read stem thermometer, menu and computer records, distinguish color, perceive depth, etc. Task requires ability to use all beverage machines, toaster, ice cream machines, ice dispenser, salad bar, food warmer, glassware and
china dispenser, serving utensils, rubber, plastic and latex gloves, and all other food service equipment. Employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions, noise, extreme heat, etc. Task requires mental ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, to receive, comprehend,
follow, and provide oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
3. Orient, coach, and train employees resulting in well-trained staff that will consistently exhibit excellence in job knowledge and performance; ensure employees are well-trained before working in any job assignment; and provide accurate, balanced feedback to employees regarding job performance.
Requires the physical ability to walk, push, pull, climb, crouch, reach, stoop, feel, finger, stand for an extended period of time, possess dexterity and strength in the hands, arms, and shoulders, and exert up to 35 pounds of force unassisted. Task requires visual ability to read stem thermometer, menu and computer records, distinguish color, perceive depth, etc. Task requires ability to use all beverage machines, toaster, ice cream machines, ice dispenser, salad bar, food warmer, glassware and
china dispenser, serving utensils, rubber, plastic and latex gloves, and all other food service equipment. Employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions, noise, extreme heat, etc. Task requires mental ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, to receive, comprehend,
follow, and provide oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
4. Count the safe and audit safe records; audit cashier reports and submit
thorough, accurate, cashier check-out reports to bookkeeper; properly report and account for shortages in safe or deposits of sales; complete documentation, report all unaccounted monies (over $20.00) immediately to the Unit Manager; check and approve all cashier refunds to customers and audit the No Sale transactions of each cashier in order to prevent cashier theft; maintain accurate and up-to-date meal card system, including but not limited to reporting lost cards, verifying account status, and overseeing the recording of offline transactions; administer university and departmental policies as related to money handling and reporting; ensure cahiers properly ring sales to record product movement and product value related to each brand upon which royalty payments to brand licensors or franchisers are based.
Requires the physical ability to grasp, push, pull, stoop, crouch, reach, walk, stand, lift, feel, have dexterity and strength in hands, and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Task requires the visual ability to perceive depth, etc. Task requires
the ability to use computerized card reader, cash register, terminals, calculators, scales, etc. Employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to perform basic mathematical functions, analyze situations, receive, comprehend, follow, and provide
oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
5. Scrutinize inventory levels, and other indicators; manage purchasing assignment and following policies and procedures of Ball State University; maintain appropriate inventory levels of foods and supplies as assigned, with neither being over or under-stocked; complete weekly inventory of foods and supplies with a high degree of accuracy.
Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, grasp items, lift arms overhead and stack stock 6 feet high, operate flat bed skid, dolly, various carts several times during work shift, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the ability to write food amounts and the visual ability to read labels, directions and warnings, distinguish color, perceive depth, etc. Task exposes employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, including